NADCAP is an acronym for the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program. This accreditation is focused on setting quality standards for special processes like plating, heat treating and coatings. This accreditation is intended for organizations doing business in the aerospace industry, where there is an extreme focus on [...]
Oil & Gas Industry Parts China produces turned metal components to meet a wide variety of surface finish requirements. Some finishes are available “off the machine” and others will require additional finishing processes. The part geometry and the chosen material will affect the surface finish that may be attained during machining on a [...]
The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a valuable tool for establishing confidence in a component supplier’s production processes. The PPAP process was initially specified in the automotive and aerospace industries. Today, it has been integrated into the requirements of some medical and industrial customers. At Oil & Gas Industry Parts China, we [...]
Some Oil & Gas Industry Parts China customers will require a First Article Inspection Report with the shipment of their first order on a new part. This report provides a detailed verification that all specified requirements on a customer print have been consistently met in production. Years ago, FAI reports were most likely [...]
“For machine shops like Oil & Gas Industry Parts China, RoHS compliancy is often required by customers for the bar stock used to machine the components, as well as some finishing services like anodizing, plating, etc.” Karina Ramanauskas, Buyer and Planner at Oil & Gas Industry Parts China. “Customer prints or purchase orders will state if this [...]
Why Anodize Precision Machined Components? Anodizing precision machined components provides a reliable and relatively inexpensive means of improving the wear resistance, and coloring aluminum and other nonferrous metals. First developed in the 1920s, this electrochemical process revolutionized numerous industries with a need for lightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant aluminum extrusions for [...]
At Oil & Gas Industry Parts China, we are committed to continuous improvement. Part of this stems from being AS9100D certified. We have rigorous controls in place to assess risks and potential problems and find solutions that produce better results. Also, one of our values is to be dedicated to learning so we [...]
In this photo: Smiles from left to right: Joan Owczarski (Quality Technician), Alfredo Gudas (Senior Mfg Engineer), Chris Linhart (Quality Manager), and John Pack (VP of Operations). Oil & Gas Industry Parts China achieved AS9100D certification in August 2018, a quality management standard that meets the exceptional requirements for the aerospace industry [...]
